The phrase ‘eagerly awaited’ is oft used in the media these days, and is liberally applied in the music press, in particular. However, here is a record that the term was made for. May 9th sees the release of the new album by Wild Beasts. The first single from the album is ‘Albatross’, which Domino Records have already made available as a download. An extremely limited 7” single version will be made available as a record Store Day exclusive on April 16th, and then released as a digital bundle on May 2nd. Here’s the official clip:

The album, Smother, will be released in special formats, details of which will be announced in the coming weeks, and the Kendal quartet will be heading out on a UK tour next month, ably supported by the excellent Summer Camp:

Thu 5th May UK Newcastle Gateshead Old Town Hall SOLD OUT
Fri 6th May UK Glasgow Oran Mor
Saturday 7th May UK Ulverston Coronation Hall
Sun 8th May UK Leeds Brudenell Social Club SOLD OUT + afternoon matinee performance
Mon 9th May UK Leicester Y Theatre
Wed 11th May UK London Wilton’s Music Hall SOLD OUT
Thurs 12th May UK London Wilton’s Music Hall SOLD OUT
Fri 13th May UK Gloucester Guildhall
Sat 14th May UK Sheffield City Hall Grand Ballroom
Sat 4th June Forbidden Fruit Festival Dublin
Sat 11th June Isle of Wight Festival
Sat 6th Aug UK London Victoria Park – Field Day Festival
Fri 2nd September End of the Road Festival